Came across this from my provider........may be of interest. I don't really need one , but at these prices I can't afford not to have one. All you need is a phone line or jack on your cell phone. The MailStation is an email-only device that lets people send and receive messages without a computer or an Internet connection - all you need is a phone jack. EarthLink is proud to offer the MailStation to our subscribers -- now free with rebates! Imagine getting your email at the touch of a button, without the hassles of a computer. The MailStation is the ideal present for a family member or anyone who wants an easy way to send and receive email without needing a computer. It's also the perfect addition for households where the computer is constantly tied up. The MailStation is: * Affordable. The MailStation is now free with rebates. * Convenient. One-touch email -- send and receive email with one button. * Simple. One-step setup -- just plug into any phone jack. * Smart. The MailStation has a spell checker, address book, and an indicator light that tells you when new email has arrived. The MailStation normally costs $79.95 but it is free with our valuable mail-in rebates. And best of all, unlimited service costs just $9.95 per month. Ready to get the MailStation? Find a store near you where you can purchase the Mailstation. Then just follow the simple instructions in the box to set up your service. Keeping in touch via email is easier than ever! The EarthLink MailStation Team . Captain Al Pilvinis "M/V Driftwood"--Prairie 47 2630 N.E. 41st Street Lighthouse Point, Fl 33064-8064 Voice 954-941-2556 Fax 954 788-2666 Email yourcaptain@earthlink.net Website http://home.earthlink.net/~yourcaptain

----- Original Message ----- From: "Captain Al Pilvinis" <yourcaptain@earthlink.net> > Came across this from my provider........may be of interest. > I don't really need one , but at these prices I can't afford not to have > one. All you need is a phone line or jack on your cell phone. > [snip] > > Find a store near you where you can purchase the Mailstation. Then just > follow the simple instructions in the box to set up your service. > Hi Folks, Be a bit cautious about this service. A friend of ours had Mailstation a few years ago and discovered that there was no local phone number. As a result she was getting dinged for a long distance charge every time she got her email. She complained to the store where she bought it and they said something like "Sorry, but we just sell the equipment. We don't know anything about the service." Admittedly, this was a few years ago and Sequim could be considered a remote area (Heck; that's why we moved here!) but it's still worthwhile to check whether you'll be able to log on on a local basis. Caveat Emptorily yours, Alex